WIDE-RANGING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

wide-ranging

adjective

ˈwīd-ˌrān-jiŋ

Definition of wide-ranging

as in extensive

having considerable extent his wide-ranging business interests and real estate holdings make him one of the most powerful men in the state

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Recent Examples of wide-ranging Beyond disrupting the momentum of data centers, the tariffs could have wide-ranging ripple effects if certain products aren’t exempted, the CCIA said in a May letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, which was cosigned by about 20 trade groups. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to settle a wide-ranging social media addiction lawsuit with the state of California and a number of other states. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 In a wide-ranging conversation, Ridley Scott, 88, the director of ‘Alien,’ ‘Blade Runner,’ and ‘Gladiator,’ turns his eye toward AI, global warming and kindness. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Martha and Ohanian sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about life with his wife, Serena Williams, investments on Shark Tank, and being a girl dad. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wide-ranging

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Chinese state media, including the Communist Party's flagship newspaper, People's Daily, gave extensive coverage to Xi's encounters with other visiting leaders on Tuesday, but made no mention of the meeting with Pezeshkian.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Neal's research includes extensive work on female astronauts.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Sunderland, of course, spent heavily last season after coming up from the Championship, and there is a broad consensus that promoted teams need to do so to quickly bring their squads up to scratch.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The approach fits the US military’s broader effort to increase the availability of hypersonic flight-test infrastructure.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of broad

Adjective

The project aims to safely integrate Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into US airspace, using operational data to shape aviation policy and support wider commercialization.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Beyond powering vehicles, the wider machinic complex also depended on fossil fuels.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of wide

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But even with its new foundation and sweeping ceiling, the history of the old, deteriorating barn won’t be lost.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
New York City just instituted a sweeping ban on schools using AI in the classroom through the start of high school, along with other restrictions on the technology.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweeping

Adjective

In its comprehensive plan, the city of Eagle identifies the BLM land Bobo is cleaning up as a major component of the Foothills, calling for public lands to be incorporated into a larger open-space and wildlife-corridor network.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Core aerators remove plugs about 2 to 4 inches deep and around 1/2-inch wide, and spaced about 2 to 6 inches apart, dropping them on the lawn surface.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Lovano expressed deep gratitude to Collins for steering the festival for many years and keeping the atmosphere alive.

— Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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